Here are the two companies creating drone wingmen for the US Air ForceThe decision marks the service’s most significant step yet as it aims to create a series of drones using autonomous software to fly alongside piloted jets.By Stephen Losey9 hours ago
First upgraded F-35s won’t be ready for combat until next yearThe F-35 upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3 are now a year overdue and have halted deliveries of the newest fighter jets from Lockheed Martin.By Stephen Losey35 hours ago
Air Force Reserve’s first F-35 fighters to arrive in AugustThe Air Force Reserve's 301st Fighter Wing will receive the component's first two F-35A Lightning II fighters this summer.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 weeks ago
F-16s arrive at Eglin to be modified with self-flying techThe Air Force hopes its Venom experiments will allow it to more quickly develop self-flying drone wingmen known as CCAs.By Stephen Losey3 weeks ago
National Guard wish list would restore fighters cut from FY25 budgetThe Air Force cut its planned F-35 and F-15EX purchases in 2025 by six apiece due to budgetary constraints, as well as delays to F-35 upgrades.By Stephen Losey4 weeks ago
Congress offers procurement boost for F-35 jets in FY24 spending billThe U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released.By Stephen Losey and Rachel S. Cohen5 weeks ago